Holy God, we celebrate the holy and joyful encounter you inspired between Mary and Elizabeth. Enliven us by that same spirit as we pray: God of our joy, hear our prayer.
May God favor us with love, guard us in peace, and lead us along the everlasting way, through Christ our Savior. Amen.
God of everlasting life, the ascension of your Son confirms divine life for all who believe in you. In hope we pray: Redeeming God, hear our prayer.
God of the living, your saving Word is the source of all wisdom. In faith we pray: Lead us by the light of truth, O God.
Faithful God, your love resounds from age to age. In hope we pray: God, teach us your hidden wisdom.
God of all, you reach out to those in captivity. In trust we pray: God, in your justice, hear our prayer.
God of eternity, it is yours to give greatness and strength to all. In faith we pray: O God, attend to our prayer.
May God help us in times of trial and lead us along the everlasting way, through Jesus our Savior. Amen.
May God lead us along pathways of peace and guard us in love, through Jesus our redeemer. Amen.
May the God of our ancestors sustain our hope, strengthen us in fidelity, and guard us in peace, through Jesus our brother. Amen.
